Temptation Ridge: A Virgin River Novel – A Small Town Romance from the Hit Netflix Series

A fantastic addition to the series. I would say this one is easily as good as (if not better than) book 1 Virgin River. I was up all night reading it, couldn't put it down! The main romance of this book is Luke and Shelby, and I just loved them from beginning to end. Unlike some of the other books in this series we see a lot of the main romance couple. And they are amazing together. Shelby is my favorite kind of heroine: smart, funny, level-headed but not over-done. She was so real. And Luke was so perfect for her. It was a wonderful (and at times very steamy!) romance to watch. Made me laugh, swoon, and sigh. They meet and are instantly attracted, but both know that neither are what they want in a relationship. He is 38 with a world of experience, she 25 without much behind her. He is the love'em and leave'em kind of guy, while she needs the romance with love and marriage...etc. However, the way their story unfolded was far from predictable, and very touching.We get to see more of past characters too as well as updates on new budding romances. Some of the secondary stories include Walt and Muriel's story, which continues in such a sweet way. Another story includes Luke and a mentally challenged homeless person who he helps out, someone I am sure we will see more of in future books. I enjoyed that storyline a lot. We also meet several of Luke's brothers, and they have 'future hero' written all over them! I will not be surprised if one or two of them find their own romances in upcoming books. (I hope so!) And do you remember the town drunk from book 1? Yeah, she's back and connects with Mel in a big way. We also see a bit more of Cam, the Doc from Grants Pass, OR who we met in Second Chance Pass. He has his eye on one of Vanni's friends. It may sound like a lot of characters, but when they come together the story just flowed.There are a lot of emotions in this book from happy, funny, tearful, steamy, suspensful and more. I can't wait for the next book that comes out next month. I also hope we get a Christmas book again to hold us over until the next series comes out in 2010. I am hooked on this series and will need the fix.Lastly, I will say that these books are best read in order, but I think a person could read this one as a stand-alone. (Although I wouldn't really recommend it.) Enjoy!

OMG I loved this hero, Luke. What a guy. He is older than the heroine so he tries to avoid her and keep his distance. However, this young Miss has other ideas and he is a goner and just doesn't know it. This was a very good story. I loved it. Read in order or as a stand alone book, all the books in the Virgin River series are GREAT. I have loved every one I have read and I believe it is everyone that R. Carr has written. I love this community and feel a part of it. Good read and highly recommend. Sexy story with this Blackhawk pilot hero!!!!

Temptation Ridge is Book 6 in Robyn Carr's Virgin River series. If one goes online to check out any of Ms. Carr's books, they will find themselves awash in comments from devoted followers. Why the adulation? Because Ms. Carr delivers on a theme readers the world over, love. Brave military men and the women who love them who live to a code of honor, seemingly missing in today's gimme, gimme, entitlement era.I love that this series provides new characters with their struggles while keeping us informed on the previous characters who inhabit tiny Virgin River, her fictional town in the Humboldt County redwoods. That said, I have a few issues with this particular book. While the characters, old and new, are interesting and developed so that I want to see what's happening next, this is the book where I got a little jaded at the pages and pages of hot, mind-blowing sex. I'm no prude, but there comes a point when a good thing can be overdone, and I found myself skipping pages to get to the plot. Also, and I understand that it is one person creating the scenes, but each character in the boinking episodes seems to do and say the same things as other characters in previous books. I would have preferred some variation on the theme (one of the reasons I really liked the story of Preacher and Paige-he wasn't a jaded Lothario, used to sex anywhere and everywhere. That made him rather endearing.)Okay, this is the story of (mainly) Luke Riordan, eldest brother of five Irish American boys. Luke is thirty-eight, recently retired from an Army career flying Black hawks, a veteran of five conflicts and having been shot down three times. He's also the veteran of a very brief, painful marriage that has left him scarred on the inside, unable to commit to any woman. He meets General Walt Booth's niece Shelby McIntyre as she arrives in Virgin River to spend time at her uncle's. It's instant attraction for both Shelby and Luke, but Luke figures she's a teenager and off-limits. Shelby is young, just twenty-five, but after years of caring for her ill mother, she's ready to see life and the things she's missed. She's never had a boyfriend, never had sex, and she wants Luke to be the first. Luke attempts to discourage her, but not very hard-after all, this is Virgin River and the author is Robyn Carr.As Shelby and Luke get better acquainted, friendship turns to something much more satisfying. I found Shelby quite refreshing as an inexperienced girl who knew what she wanted. Luke was harder to warm up to until his gentle side emerged. I liked the way he took Art Cleary, a young man with Down's syndrome under his wing.Meanwhile, Walt is falling for retired actress Muriel St. Claire, and the feeling is mutual, even though the five-times-married Muriel wants only an affair.Early in the story, we're treated to Joe Benson's marriage to flight attendant Nikki. Nikki's and Vanni's flight attendant friend Abby is a member of the wedding party and she hides the fact that her own marriage is over-has been over for quite some time. She seeks solace in the hotel bar and runs into Dr. Cameron Michaels. They talk, have drinks, and end up in his room for a night of sex. Michaels awakens in the morning and Abby has gone. But Cameron cannot forget Abby and he goes to great lengths to track her down.Ms. Carr does a fantastic job of tying each of the threads into a finely woven ending, but you'll have to get your own copy to see how she does it.As I said earlier, I found the almost nonstop sex a bit tedious, but Mr. Carr redeemed herself with some good conflict, danger, great insight into the human psyche and enough sweeteners to make me anticipate the next story.

I read all of the Virgin River series and absolutely loved it. There is just enough steamy mixed with adventure, mystery, sometimes crime, and lots of drama! I couldn't put them down. It only took me about 4 months to read all of this series (many many books to enjoy!) and I wish there were more! 10/10 highly recommend this series! It is way better than the TV rendition.

Robyn Carr is one of my go to authors. She's an excellent rom-com authors. She brings her characters to life and you almost feel as though you know them. Her stories bring out all your human emotions.

If you want to feel a part of a family and community, where residents are welcoming and helping each other in daily life situations and in crisis, this series is perfect. Each story line is unique and several unrelated threads are masterfully drawn together to a satisfying conclusion. There are no disappointments as each book unwinds with new and unexpected twists and turns. Robyn Carr builds relationships that display humor and consideration, innate to the character or learned. We have read all Virgin River episodes and each time yearn for more. Atthe end of each book, we say, "That was the best one yet," Of course, we highly recommend this heartwarming visit to Virgin River.

And a town full of both. This series is not just one couple's story, but the story of the whole town. You do need to read these in order, if you haven't read this series yet. They follow one after the other. This book is mostly about Luke and Shelby, but we have Vanni, Paul, Mel, Jack, Doc and Cameron, too. All their lives are interwoven. What more could you want?The pace is relaxed, the tone is uncertain yet hopeful and the storyline is character oriented with some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and engaging. This town will draw you in. Read these in order, or re-read them, because book 21, Return to Virgin River is coming later in 2020! Enjoy!

It was my second novel by Robyn Carr, the first one was harvest moon, even being the second title that I read I didn't know the book was part of a series and I didn't felt lost at any point, but I started making the characters' connections, I understood that harvest moon was far ahead from temptation ridge.It has an rich plot, with lots of characters' stories going on, you almost don't get bored since if one story it's stuck, some other has a lot of things happening.I liked Shelby and Luke's characters and the way they were realizing their love.

I just love this series. The author has the ability to take you to Virgin River & be a part of all the quirky, funny & lovable characters that inhabit this little town & surrounding area.

Oh, WOW...I bought the first Part, and In the same moment, I know it was a mistake...because it was toooo good!Now, 10 minutes after I've read the last Page, i bought all the other Parts from "Virgin River" .......Thank you !!!

Very fun book to dive into. Excellent series.

Love these books, they are an easy read.

Just as riveting as the previous in the series, introducing new characters to support the original. Couldnt put it down, Great 8th chapter of the series.